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Program in Integrative Medicine

Prepare For Your Visit

New Patients

  • You must complete the following questionnaires prior to your appointment and either bring them with you or fax to Becky Sheppard at 913-588-0012.  Questionnaires are available on this website or from Becky Sheppard at 913-588-6208. These forms are mandatory and must be fully completed for your 1st consultation. No exceptions.
  • Bring copies of your most recent test results – extremely important to obtain results from any blood tests done in the last 12 months
  • Bring medical records/films
    • Physician Notes
      • Detailed history and physical (H&P) explaining course of disease and treatment recommendations, and reason for referral
    • Procedure Notes
      • Surgical reports
    • Imaging CD and/ or reports
      • Chest x-rays
      • Bone scans
      • CT scans
      • MRI scans
      • Mammograms
    •  Pathology reports
      • Any materials your doctor has regarding your case or treatment
    • Recent lab work such as blood tests done in the last year
    • Week long or month long food diary
    • To obtain copies of your medical records
      • Contact each clinic where you have received care
      • Sign authorization release form
      • Pick up records from clinic
      • Medical records may be faxed to us ahead of time at 913-588-0012
      • It may take up to a month for a doctor’s’ office to fax or send  records, so start process early
  • You’ll probably be sent to outpatient lab for blood work after your initial consult
    • Do not take vitamin or mineral supplements the morning of your visit as they may cause inaccurate lab test results
    • Fasting is recommended only if you have not had a recent lipid panel in the last year
    • Bring fruit or juice with you to the lab if you are prone to becoming weak when having your blood drawn
  • Inform your oncologist of plans to use intravenous ascorbate therapy and have their approval
  • Be well-informed on the role of diet and supplementation in antioxidant therapy
    • Beating Cancer with Nutrition by Patrick Quillin is highly-recommended book for any person diagnosed with cancer
  • Be informed of fees associated with visit and be prepared to pay with cash, check or credit card at time of service.  Understand that alternative medicine fees are not covered under traditional health insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare.

Established Patients for each Follow-up Consult